What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at American School for the Deaf?
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR
Lifeguard: Part-Time, Afternoons, Summer 2026
Beautiful Camp Isola Bella in the Berkshire Hills!
CLOSING DATE: Open Until filled
POST: 04/10/2026
The American School for the Deaf (ASD) maintains written Job Descriptions for most jobs. The Job Description is a guide to the basic and essential functions of each job; it is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. These Descriptions are revised to meet the changing needs of ASD at the sole discretion of the executive leadership team and/or in accordance with guidelines and standards set for an approved private special education program.
Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains on Twin Lakes, Salisbury, Connecticut, “Isola Bella” means Beautiful Island in Italian. Isola Bella was bequeathed to The American School by the late Ferrari Ward and his wife, Muriel Alvord Ward. Both were members of the ASD Board of Directors and Mrs. Ward was the first woman to serve on the board. Through this wonderful gift, the American School became the United States’ first school for the deaf to offer a summer program for deaf and hard of hearing youngsters and is the only camp for deaf children in Southern New England. Isola Bella is a scenic island estate that has been turned into a recreational/residential summer camp for deaf children ranging in age from 8 years to 17 years old. A wide variety of activities are offered depending on camper’s skill and interest level. Some of these activities include: archery, arts & crafts, camp studies, swimming, sailing and canoeing, water skiing, overnight camping, hiking, team and non-competitive games and a variety of special trips and projects. The philosophy of the program is “learning through experience.”
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Lifeguard
Department: Isola Bella Camps
Supervisor: Waterfront Director & Summer Camp Director
Description: Part-Time Afternoons, Seasonal, Summer 2026
(not eligible for benefits)
Union or NCB: Non-Collective Bargaining
SCOPE OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Waterfront Director and/or the Camp Director, provides lifeguard service to deaf students.
- Follows Isola Bella’s safety procedures regarding swim program and waterfront activities to include boating.
- May instruct students in swimming, water safety and/or boating (canoeing/sailing/water skiing).
- Checks safety equipment and ensures all equipment is in place and operable.
- Lifeguards during camper’s free time.
- Directs staff in waterfront area to assist with supervision and monitoring of campers.
- Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must be 21 or older.
- Minimum high school diploma.
- Must have current Lifeguard Training certification.
- Must hold current CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid certifications.
- Basic American Sign Language skills are strongly preferred.
WAGE STIPEND RANGE
Dependent upon years of experience and training.
ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.
The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).
All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.